Jaden struggles with demonstrating power on the basketball court. What other skills should he develop to MOST efficiently help him increase his power levels?
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Responses
agility and flexibility
agility and flexibility
endurance and reaction time
endurance and reaction time
coordination and balance
coordination and balance
strength and speed
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strength and speed
Candace is a goalie on her hockey team who has a reputation for stopping every puck before it enters the goal. Which skill MOST likely helps Candace respond as the puck flies in her direction?
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
reaction time
reaction time
power
power
speed
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
reaction time
reaction time
power
power
speed
reaction time
Portia was hired as a yoga instructor. Which skill-related component will she MOST likely use in this role?
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
speed
speed
reaction time
reaction time
power
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
speed
speed
reaction time
reaction time
power
balance
Carlos ran his cross country race in 18 minutes. His goal is to finish his next one in under 17 minutes. What skill does Carlos MOST likely need to focus on to reach this goal?
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
reaction time
reaction time
speed
speed
coordination
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
reaction time
reaction time
speed
speed
coordination
speed
Josefine says, “I have zero coordination skills.” How would this MOST likely be demonstrated in her gym class?
(1 point)
Responses
She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
She is always the last one to finish their warm-up walk.
She is always the last one to finish their warm-up walk.
She lifts the lowest amount of weight possible with her arms.
She lifts the lowest amount of weight possible with her arms.
She never reaches her target heart rate when jogging.
(1 point)
Responses
She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
She is always the last one to finish their warm-up walk.
She is always the last one to finish their warm-up walk.
She lifts the lowest amount of weight possible with her arms.
She lifts the lowest amount of weight possible with her arms.
She never reaches her target heart rate when jogging.
She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
Marcie wants to improve her balance. What is the MOST helpful exercise she should perform to reach this goal?
(1 point)
Responses
Do time shuttle runs for 30 seconds.
Do time shuttle runs for 30 seconds.
Jump front and back and side to side.
Jump front and back and side to side.
Stand on one foot, then switch sides.
Stand on one foot, then switch sides.
Do high-knee drills through a ladder.
(1 point)
Responses
Do time shuttle runs for 30 seconds.
Do time shuttle runs for 30 seconds.
Jump front and back and side to side.
Jump front and back and side to side.
Stand on one foot, then switch sides.
Stand on one foot, then switch sides.
Do high-knee drills through a ladder.
Stand on one foot, then switch sides.
What is MOST likely TRUE about speed?
(1 point)
Responses
It is only used in sports involving racing, such as running and cycling.
It is only used in sports involving racing, such as running and cycling.
It is mainly influenced by an athlete’s balance and agility.
It is mainly influenced by an athlete’s balance and agility.
It is controlled by the part of the brain known as the cerebellum.
It is controlled by the part of the brain known as the cerebellum.
It is most easily increased when resistance is at a minimum.
(1 point)
Responses
It is only used in sports involving racing, such as running and cycling.
It is only used in sports involving racing, such as running and cycling.
It is mainly influenced by an athlete’s balance and agility.
It is mainly influenced by an athlete’s balance and agility.
It is controlled by the part of the brain known as the cerebellum.
It is controlled by the part of the brain known as the cerebellum.
It is most easily increased when resistance is at a minimum.
It is controlled by the part of the brain known as the cerebellum.
Terrance was in an accident that caused damage to the part of his brain called the cerebellum. Which skill-related component will MOST likely be affected by this damage?
(1 point)
Responses
speed
speed
balance
balance
power
power
flexibility
(1 point)
Responses
speed
speed
balance
balance
power
power
flexibility
balance
During a weightlifting competition, athletes are asked to lift an extremely large amount of weight in a short amount of time. Which skill-related component do the athletes in this competition likely demonstrate MOST frequently?
(1 point)
Responses
power
power
coordination
coordination
balance
balance
speed
(1 point)
Responses
power
power
coordination
coordination
balance
balance
speed
power
A baseball player has two strikes and has to keep fouling the ball off of his bat until he gets the right pitch. This player manages to make contact to foul 10 pitches in a row before getting a hit. Which skill-related component of fitness does this MOST accurately demonstrate?
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
coordination
coordination
strength
strength
flexibility
(1 point)
Responses
balance
balance
coordination
coordination
strength
strength
flexibility
coordination
Marta is an athlete who focuses all of her energy on skill-related components and ignores all health-related components of fitness. Based on Marta’s focus, what statement is she MOST likely to make?
(1 point)
Responses
When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
Increasing muscular endurance is my top priority.
Increasing muscular endurance is my top priority.
I do yoga strictly to increase my flexibility.
I do yoga strictly to increase my flexibility.
I always reach my target heart rate when running.
(1 point)
Responses
When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
Increasing muscular endurance is my top priority.
Increasing muscular endurance is my top priority.
I do yoga strictly to increase my flexibility.
I do yoga strictly to increase my flexibility.
I always reach my target heart rate when running.
When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
In which situation is reaction time the MOST important skill for an athlete to use?
(1 point)
Responses
a golfer tees off on a long hole
a golfer tees off on a long hole
a gymnast dismounts from the beam
a gymnast dismounts from the beam
a boxer blocks a punch from the opponent
a boxer blocks a punch from the opponent
a cyclist makes a sharp turn in a race
(1 point)
Responses
a golfer tees off on a long hole
a golfer tees off on a long hole
a gymnast dismounts from the beam
a gymnast dismounts from the beam
a boxer blocks a punch from the opponent
a boxer blocks a punch from the opponent
a cyclist makes a sharp turn in a race
a boxer blocks a punch from the opponent
What is MOST likely TRUE about skills?
(1 point)
Responses
Very few people have the capability to improve their skills.
Very few people have the capability to improve their skills.
The more a skill is practiced, the more likely it will become a habit.
The more a skill is practiced, the more likely it will become a habit.
Skills developed for one activity cannot transfer to another activity.
Skills developed for one activity cannot transfer to another activity.
Balance and power are inherited skills that individuals are born with.
(1 point)
Responses
Very few people have the capability to improve their skills.
Very few people have the capability to improve their skills.
The more a skill is practiced, the more likely it will become a habit.
The more a skill is practiced, the more likely it will become a habit.
Skills developed for one activity cannot transfer to another activity.
Skills developed for one activity cannot transfer to another activity.
Balance and power are inherited skills that individuals are born with.
The more a skill is practiced, the more likely it will become a habit.
Irene has excellent fine motor coordination. In what activity would she MOST likely excel based on this skillset?
(1 point)
Responses
walking
walking
doing gymnastics
doing gymnastics
playing the piano
playing the piano
swimming
(1 point)
Responses
walking
walking
doing gymnastics
doing gymnastics
playing the piano
playing the piano
swimming
playing the piano
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